Corynebacterium confusum

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Actinomycetota

Class

Actinomycetes

Order

Mycobacteriales

Family

Corynebacteriaceae

Genus

Corynebacterium

Description

Corynebacterium confusum is characterized by having two replicons, which is a notable trait for bacteria in its genus. The organism is cataloged under the accession numbers CP047202.1 and CP047203.1, indicating its genomic sequences are available in public databases. This genetic information can be valuable for further studies on its biology and potential applications. As a member of the Corynebacterium genus, C. confusum is expected to share some common characteristics with its relatives, such as being a Gram-positive, non-spore-forming bacterium. While specific ecological roles or pathogenicity data are not provided, the presence of multiple replicons may suggest a flexible genomic architecture that can influence adaptability and survival in diverse environments. The existence of two replicons is particularly interesting as it can confer advantages in terms of genetic regulation and replication control. This trait may allow C. confusum to efficiently manage its cellular functions and respond to environmental changes, which is a significant consideration in microbial ecology. Understanding such traits can provide insights into the organism's role in its ecosystem and its interactions with other microbial communities.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumActinomycetota
ClassActinomycetes
OrderMycobacteriales
FamilyCorynebacteriaceae
GenusCorynebacterium
SpeciesCorynebacterium confusum
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNot Available
ShapeNot Available
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceNot Available
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Corynebacterium confusum
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsNot Available
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Corynebacterium confusum , Complete Genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

431342 bp

Thymine Count

433721 bp

Guanine Count

809043 bp

Cytosine Count

805736 bp

Genome Length

2479845 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2199 genes

Non-Coding Genes

67 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

2

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
aldose 1-epimeraseCCONF_03375P32139Positive712348 - 71334034816.7
sodium/glucose cotransporterCCONF_03380P96169Positive713360 - 71502159840.5
hypothetical proteinCCONF_03385Not AvailablePositive715045 - 71535610578.7
galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferaseCCONF_03390P13212Positive715430 - 71656342388.1
galactokinaseCCONF_03395Q9K3S8Positive716556 - 71781243178.5
putative hydrolase yxepCCONF_03400Q8GGD4Negative717831 - 71906943955.9
abc-2 family transporter proteinCCONF_03405Not AvailableNegative719079 - 72063253584.7
putative abc transporter atp-binding protein yxlfCCONF_03410P0C0E3Negative720625 - 72138026328.4
transcriptional regulatory protein deguCCONF_03415P94439Negative721476 - 72213823247.2
sensor histidine kinase deskCCONF_03420Not AvailableNegative722135 - 72338544784.9

Displaying genes 671 – 680 of 2269 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.